Testseek.co.uk have collected 84 expert reviews of the Ring Video Doorbell 2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ring Video Doorbell 2.
April 2018
(79%)
84 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
7346 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very easy to install
Rechargeable battery is a useful alternative to hardwiring
Shoots pretty crisp 1080p video (if at low frame-rate)
Works nicely with Alexa and the Echo Show
The Ring Video Doorbell 2's removable lithium ion battery makes it easy to install -- and even easier to charge. It works with Alexa via the Amazon Echo Show
Inexpensive
Great app experience
Privacy Zone censors specific areas
Simple installation
Removable battery is a necessary addition
Camera footage is vibrant and clear
Additional mounts/fascias included for unusual doorways
Smart design
Removable battery
Smart motion detection
Clear audio and video
Nice design
Great motion tracking
App is easy to use
Long lasting battery
Easy to install and set up
Solid app
Great as basic doorbell
Great as a camera from your door
Attractive
No wiring required
Lots of accessories and options
Easy to set up and use
Good video and audio quality
Reasonable price compared with Nest Hello
Works perfectly
Excellent 1080P video quality
The editors didn't like
Video can be quite blocky and jerky
Needs a strong Wi-Fi signal (or the additional Chime Pro)
No free video storage option
You have to sign up for Ring's optional fee-based cloud storage service to save and review past video clips. The large Video Doorbell 2 won't fit on most doorframes
No removable battery
Glitchy video and audio
Slight delay in motion/ring alerts
Needs to be fairly close to router
No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime Pro
Quite large
No choice of ringtone
Internal chime an optional extra
No free video storage
A little bulky
Dependant on Wi-Fi range
No in-home chime/ring without buying Chime or Chime Pro
Battery needs charging once a month
Can't use local storage for video
Quite large for some door frames
Expensive for a doorbell
Motion "zones" not precise enough
Those with larger homes will need to add £50 Chime Pro
Doorbell ringtones still can't be adjusted
Doorbell won't always reconnect to Wi-Fi after power cut
Video recording features require paid subscription
Very easy to install, Works perfectly, Excellent 1080P video quality
Doorbell ringtones still can't be adjusted, Doorbell won't always reconnect to Wi-Fi after power cut, Video recording features require paid subscription
Is the Ring 2 Video Doorbell worth buying?The Ring Video Doorbell 2 at £179 adds to what was an already superb product with the original Ring via the addition of 1080P video and a removable battery pack. If you are looking to beef up your home security or...
Removable battery is a necessary addition, camera footage is vibrant and clear, additional mounts/fascias included for unusual doorways
Slight delay in motion/ring alerts, needs to be fairly close to router, no in-home chime/ring without buying Chime Pro
The original Ring Doorbell was the market-leader in smart video doorbells. The second-generation looks to keep up this success by improving on a number of areas - a removable battery, 1080p capture and included mounts/fascias - but there's no significant...
The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a great smart home accessory, both to alert you that somebody is at the door when at home and away, and to provide extra security for your home. The ability to communicate with somebody at your door via your phone, tablet or c...
The Ring Video Doorbell 2's removable lithium ion battery makes it easy to install -- and even easier to charge. It works with Alexa via the Amazon Echo Show
You have to sign up for Ring's optional fee-based cloud storage service to save and review past video clips. The large Video Doorbell 2 won't fit on most doorframes
Look no further than Ring's battery-powered Video Doorbell 2 if you don't want to deal with electrical wiring...
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Published: 2021-09-28, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Works both wired and on battery power, Easy to install, Good quality video, Inexpensive
More difficult to recharge than other models, Doesn't show base of door
The differences between the 2020 Ring Video Doorbell and the original aren’t radical — the 1080p camera is the most significant — but what made the first good also makes its successor the best video doorbell under $100. It can be installed virtually anywh...
Broad ecosystem of compatible smart-home products, $100 price tag (less when on sale), Good image quality and motion detection, Stable, feature-rich app
Rechargeable battery is not removable, No recorded video without a paid subscription, Single-band Wi-Fi, Poor integration with Google Assistant
The second-generation Ring Video Doorbell works well and is a top performer, especially for its price. It should be a strong contender for anyone looking at buying a video doorbell, and the monthly costs—however annoying—are low, too.Note: When you purcha...
Improved motion sensors, 1080p video, Easier WiFi setup—once you have Chime Pro connected
New removable battery is inscrutable and difficult to remove, Entire product experience is poorly documented
The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is a useful home security device, and I heartily recommend it.Updated September 10, 2019 to add reporting on a couple of new features that Ring has released for customers with more than one Ring device. Linked Devices enables y...
Bulkier design than wired doorbells, Subscription fee for core features
The best wireless option, period.The Ring Video Doorbell 2 is the smart doorbell camera to get if you don't have existing doorbell wiring, don't want to be locked into mounting it where current wiring is, or just don't want to bring the hassle and added e...
